Kia Magentis Se: Side Airbag Wiring May Have Been Transposed

Kia is recalling 385 Magentis SE vehicles because the side airbag wiring may be incorrectly connected, which could cause the airbag on the wrong side to deploy during a side impact. The issue affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. Kia will install a new airbag wiring harness to fix the problem.

Recalling firm

KIA

Product

Vehicles: KIA MAGENTIS SE. Units affected: 385

Reason

The opposite side air bag may deploy in the event of a side impact due to the electrical connections being transposed. Remedy: Fit new air bag wiring harness to all affected vehicles.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2002-12-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/52997508-b152-413d-b82e-852fbeffd49b